How Soon Can You Begin Laser Treatment on Tummy Tuck Scar After Surgery and Is It Necessary?

You have to realize that scars go through a natural evolution.  Initially they are quite thin, and then get thicker and red by 2 months as a result of unorganized collagen build up.  With time, the collagen re-orients according to the local tension as scars mature.  The redness of scars is caused by both the blood vessels of the actively maturing scar, as well as cells called myofibroblasts that help shrink the scars.  I recommend scar treatment with either creams (Mederma or ScarGuard) or silicone sheeting.  Let the scar run its course to maximize the benefits of scar contracture.  It is rare that laser treatments are necessary.  I wrote a web page that reviews this in detail, and also shows how a typical abdominoplasty scar progresses with a morphed video - have a look.

Dr.B

Tummy tuck scars usually heal very well. It is usually not necessary to have lasar treatment subsequently. It is going to take some time for your scar to heal, but within a year you will see the final result. It is best to wait a full year before deciding to have lasar treatment done.